And I will concur with u/ThePermafrost

Not sure where you are located but if near Bethany/Woodbridge/Cheshire, Woodbridge Estate Care does some amazing work.

Came here to say Lake Waramaug as well. Beautiful part of the state.

This. Anyone who says to wait doesn't like to work. My only advice is if the budget allows then you should be willing to sign a June 1 lease.

Didn't mention this in my comment, you absolutely MUST get multiple quotes like u/jjma14 says here. And you don't get the incentives if you lease.

In fact you should be doing that for just about any improvement to your house. So many contractors trying to take advantage of unaware homeowners that don't shop around.

I made a post about this a while back. Previous Solar Post

TLDR Owning outright is definitely the way to go if possible. If going to go with a lease and selling is on the table in the nearish future make sure you can provide billing statements that prove savings.

Tons of fine print to go over in these leases to make sure its worth it.

Hi sorry I can't help with the specific request. I just want to make sure you aren't getting scammed, so many rental scams right now it's crazy. I listed a rental property a while ago and the next thing I knew, the pictures of the apartment I took were all over Facebook and Craigslist with different contact information and they were collecting deposits from sight unseen renters.

My general rule of thumb is that if the realtor/manager/owner can't provide a live video walk through I would be skeptical and require some other form of verificaiton. Hate to say it but that's the world we live in now.

If you are dealing with a realtor I'm happy to verify contact information for you in a private message.

Either way good luck with the move and I hope it all goes well. Simsbury is awesome!

I don't really have a specific answer, because an argument could be made for most of the state haha

But just wanted to reach out as a fellow fan of rainy days... Went for my run the other day in a light shower, incredibly relaxing.

One solution you could try for your carpet cleaning issue is renting or buying a carpet cleaner machine. You can use any cleaning solution you prefer with it, and it might solve the problem. It's possible that the issue isn't the solution you're using, but rather the way you're applying and cleaning with it.

Even a less expensive carpet cleaner can work wonders, so don't worry about spending too much. It's worth considering getting one so you can clean your carpets a few times a year. You'll be amazed at how dirty your carpets were once you see the water that's sucked back up.

Plus, since you have white carpets, investing in one of these machines is probably a good idea.

While this is kind of true… the commission is still paid it just goes to Redfin rather than the realtor.

Sounds like you had a bad run of realtors :/ glad it worked out for you though in the end!

As u/IMNOT_A_LAWYER mentioned, I'd look into Ordinary Bar over High George for drinks.

This

Would be happy to help myself! Have worked with some redditors before and am currently working with 3.

Amazing, under appreciated state forest. Lucky to have it in my backyard.

I'm a sucker for the Naugatuck State forest overlook of Route 8 in Beacon Falls, especially with fall foliage. Could just because its local for me.

So many great spots though, excited to see other comments and go check them out!

$146.24, 2100 square feet 2 people, baseboard heat fueled by oil. 433 total kWh.

We put a lot of effort into making our home as energy efficient (electricity and oil) this year and I think its paying off. Obviously, the warm winter is helping.

Your mortgage person should reserve the funds the first business day you are under contract.

Unfortunately, these funds are close to running out and I haven't heard anything about them getting replenished again. As of this comment there is ~1.3 million left in the fund and it goes quickly, probably only about 10 days left according to a mortgage person I work with.

Time to own funds

Bosch

Yep this exactly. It even has a nice shopping plaza itself.

It definitely can in some states. As I said though 709k being the lowest is by no means the norm, it's heavily influenced by this market and lower-priced homes going under contract. Thats why I changed the search. I would say for Branford $525k-$550k is probably about average for a decent 4-bedroom house.

Makes sense! I grew up in a house built in 1825 and my parents still live there. Definitely has its charm just comes with its quirks haha

Stone foundation/dirt floor, lack of insulation in walls you may not be aware of, very old electric hidden behind the walls even if the panel is updated. To name a few.

This. Sadly.

Love it there!